Willow Creek Community Church
Christian Communications Manager
Willow Creek Community Church, Barrington, Illinois, us, 60011
Job Details
Job LocationWillow Central Ministry Team - South Barrington, IL
Position TypeFull Time
Job CategoryMarketing Communications
Description
Willow Creek Community Church is an egalitarian non-denominational, multi-site church in and across Chicagoland passionate about helping people take next steps to love God, love people, and change the world. Our church is a place where you can make a significant impact for God's kingdom based on how He has uniquely designed you, leading the people around you to become more like Jesus and showing the tangible love of Jesus.
Words matter. They can open doors, soften hearts, and stir the curiosity and wonder that causes people to take next steps in their faith with Jesus. As the Communication Manager, you are our "words person." If it has words, you have hands on the content at some point in the process, ensuring it is both clear and compelling, removing barriers in the user experience and staying true to the Willow brand voice. You understand multiple writing formats and audiences, knowing the best way to reach people through in-person stage announcements, digital newsletters and social media copy, informational and promotional website and app copy, blog reflections and stories, and video scripts. Your ability to listen, seek out information, and craft cohesive themes throughout all their content will help move our congregation and community on a journey to know and grow with God.
The salary range for this position is around $50,000 - $64,000 annually depending on experience and skill set. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement savings with company match, parental leave, generous paid time off, mental health counseling reimbursement, and more.
Job ResponsibilitiesDrive the communications calendar and write weekly communications using Willow's existing channels (weekend announcements, newsletter, social media, web, digital supportive content, and app)Primary connect to Teaching Team to ensure cohesion between weekend messages and all other forms of content. Contribute to the series maps and weekly briefs as needed.Collaborate with the social media manager on content development and execution that will reach new people and help people take next steps.Help shape and create library of digital content to live on app and social to help reach new people as they take next steps in loving God, loving people, and changing the worldSuccess is Defined As...
Skillfully plan and execute communications via multiple formats on multiple platforms that increases engagement and reach in a way that conveys how God is moving in our ministries and communities.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Skills/Competencies:
Writing and editingContent planning: Ability to create and drive a content calendar based on a churchwide strategyKnowledge of marketing & communications standards and best practicesPersonal Characteristics:
Learner: Ability to receive feedbackListener: Can identify the goals of a team or project and execute it visuallyHigh EQ: Can lead individuals and a team through changeCollaborative: The ability to work with teams to move the vision forwardAligned with Willow Creek's core values and beliefsCurrently or willing to regularly attend a Willow Creek Community Church location and be an active part of our church familyEducation and Experience:
1-3 years marketing or communications experienceProven experience writing, editing, and content planning
Job LocationWillow Central Ministry Team - South Barrington, IL
Position TypeFull Time
Job CategoryMarketing Communications
Description
Willow Creek Community Church is an egalitarian non-denominational, multi-site church in and across Chicagoland passionate about helping people take next steps to love God, love people, and change the world. Our church is a place where you can make a significant impact for God's kingdom based on how He has uniquely designed you, leading the people around you to become more like Jesus and showing the tangible love of Jesus.
Words matter. They can open doors, soften hearts, and stir the curiosity and wonder that causes people to take next steps in their faith with Jesus. As the Communication Manager, you are our "words person." If it has words, you have hands on the content at some point in the process, ensuring it is both clear and compelling, removing barriers in the user experience and staying true to the Willow brand voice. You understand multiple writing formats and audiences, knowing the best way to reach people through in-person stage announcements, digital newsletters and social media copy, informational and promotional website and app copy, blog reflections and stories, and video scripts. Your ability to listen, seek out information, and craft cohesive themes throughout all their content will help move our congregation and community on a journey to know and grow with God.
The salary range for this position is around $50,000 - $64,000 annually depending on experience and skill set. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement savings with company match, parental leave, generous paid time off, mental health counseling reimbursement, and more.
Job ResponsibilitiesDrive the communications calendar and write weekly communications using Willow's existing channels (weekend announcements, newsletter, social media, web, digital supportive content, and app)Primary connect to Teaching Team to ensure cohesion between weekend messages and all other forms of content. Contribute to the series maps and weekly briefs as needed.Collaborate with the social media manager on content development and execution that will reach new people and help people take next steps.Help shape and create library of digital content to live on app and social to help reach new people as they take next steps in loving God, loving people, and changing the worldSuccess is Defined As...
Skillfully plan and execute communications via multiple formats on multiple platforms that increases engagement and reach in a way that conveys how God is moving in our ministries and communities.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Skills/Competencies:
Writing and editingContent planning: Ability to create and drive a content calendar based on a churchwide strategyKnowledge of marketing & communications standards and best practicesPersonal Characteristics:
Learner: Ability to receive feedbackListener: Can identify the goals of a team or project and execute it visuallyHigh EQ: Can lead individuals and a team through changeCollaborative: The ability to work with teams to move the vision forwardAligned with Willow Creek's core values and beliefsCurrently or willing to regularly attend a Willow Creek Community Church location and be an active part of our church familyEducation and Experience:
1-3 years marketing or communications experienceProven experience writing, editing, and content planning